Kid Alaska

kid alaska Fairbanks Meet the Author

Meet Children's Book Author - Cherie Stihler

Do you have a cabbage tattoo? A small squishy ball? A construction hat?

If not - then please stop by and pick a few up, and maybe a cabbage recipe or two........

Saturday, June 24 from 1-3 at the Barnes and Nobles Booksellers - Fairbanks

Oh yeah, Mrs. Stihler and her books are supposed to be there too.

http://www.cheriestihler.com

kid alaska Fairbanks Tennis Lessons

Fairbanks

Tennis Lessons

Tennis lessons available for July!

Registration for FTA's Session Two July 5-28

Friday andSaturday, June 23 and 24th, from 12 noon to 2 pm at the Dan Ramras CommunityTennis Courts at Mary Siah Recreation Center.

Unable to register at this time? Stop by the courts any day between 8:30and 9:30 am to register with Program Coordinators Kathy or Diane.

Or, call in your registration request to FTA's number at 455-4301.
Registration information and forms are available on line at www.fairbankstennis.org

kid alaska Anchorage Friday Family Night Music

Anchorage Zoo

6/23/2006 Friday

7 p.m.

The Alaska Zoo (4731 O'Malley Road)

presents "Friday Family Night Music" at 7 p.m. Fridays all summer long.

On Fri., June 23, Al Levy will entertain zoo goers.

www.alaskazoo.org

kid alaska Fairbanks Writers' Workshop

Midnight Sun Writers Workshop

Noel Wien Library

2:00 - 3:30pm

Thursday June 22nd

For young adults in 7th to 12th grade.
Bring a notebook and pen.
With local author Debbie Miller.
459-1052

kid alaska Wasilla Reading assessments

HELPING KIDS READ

6/22/2006 Thursday

7 p.m. - 8:30pm

The Wasilla Vision Therapy Center (1261 Seward Meridian Suite M)

is hosting an open house 7-8:30 p.m. Thurs., June 22.

They will offer tools for assessment of your child's reading and comprehension skills.

357-8880

kid alaska Fairbanks Storytime Barnes&Noble

WEEKLY STORYTIME (Fairbanks)

6/22/2006

11 a.m.

Barnes & Noble (421 Mehar Ave.)

A free Toddler Time storytime 11 a.m. every Thurs., hosted by Grandpa John.

452-6400

kid alaska Eagle River Magic at the Library

MAGIC AT THE LIBRARY Eagle River

6/22/2006

2 p.m.

Anchorage Municipal Libraries is hosting magician Don Russell for children 2 p.m. Thurs., June 22 at the Eagle River Branch (12400 Old Glenn Hwy.).

This is an event that coorresponds with the city's summer reading program "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales."
343-2840

kid alaska Fairbanks Yukon 800 Riverboat Races

Yukon 800 Riverboat races

Chena River Campground

June 24th

Saturday

11:00am

The race gets under way at 11 a.m. Saturday at the campgrounds. Racers will hit the midway point at Galena tonight and lay over until 6 a.m. Sunday. The winner is expected to reach the finish line at the campground sometime between noon and 1 p.m. Sunday.

High Speed 800 mile race down the Chena and Tanana rivers to Galena on the Yukon River and back. Race starts at Pike's Landing

The Doyon, Limited Yukon 800 Mile Marathon, the grandfather of Alaska’s contemporary endurance races dating back 45 years, is a 2-day high speed riverboat race. Run on the Tanana, and Yukon Rivers, traveling through hundreds of miles of vast Alaskan wilderness. It is billed as the longest, roughest and toughest speed boat race in the world.

kid alaska Fairbanks UAF Experiment Farm Event

Fairbanks

An open house at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm

June 24 Saturday

This event marks the centennial anniversary of the facility, which is part of the Alaska Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

The public is invited to visit the farm from noon to 5 p.m.

The free event will feature displays and activities for children and adults related to work at the experiment station and the UAF School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences.

Visitors can meet a reindeer, get the scoop on BOB (bi-camera observation blimp), learn about berry research and participate in a fruit leather taste test. Topics of displays and activities include Alaska agronomy and horticulture, forest sciences, animal science, resource management and geography.

Land for an agricultural experiment station in the Tanana Valley was allocated by the federal government in 1906. In 1915, Congress transferred farm lands for the site of Alaska’s first institution of higher education, the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines. Experiment station ownership was transferred to the college in 1931 and, in 1935, the college was renamed the University of Alaska. During a reorganization in 1975, the Fairbanks campus became the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

The farm and centennial celebration are at the west edge of the UAF campus on Sheep Creek Road (access via the Parks Highway or Geist Road and Thompson Drive).

Parking will be available across the road from the Georgeson Botanical Garden, which is on the farm grounds.
For more information, including historical images, contact Doreen Fitzgerald, information officer, at (907) 474-5042 or via e-mail at fndlf2@uaf.edu

kid alaska Salcha Country Fair

Salcha Country Fair

June 23-25

Friday,Saturday,Sunday

celebrating its 25th anniversary with games, food and entertainment.

Friday: Latin music, 7-10 p.m.;

Saturday: moose calling competition, teen talent competition at 4 p.m.;

Sunday: political forum 2-4 p.m., community potluck.

32 Mile Richardson Highway, close to the Knotty Shop.

Gates open at noon each day.

$5 adults, $4 youth ages 13-17, free for kids ages 12 and younger.

Sunday is canned food day, free admission with three cans of food.

488-4556.

kid alaska Fairbanks Shakespeare's Henry V

William Shakespeare's "Henry V"

June 21-July 9

presented by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre

7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays

2 p.m. Sundays

through July 9.

$20 adults, free admission for those younger than 18.

Stage located behind UAF's Museum of the North, 907 Yukon Dr., UAF campus. www.fstalaska.org.

kid alaska Anchorage Family Field Programs

Anchorage field programs

A partnership with the National Park Service, Alaska State Parks, and the Anchorage Ski Club

12 noon Wednesdays as noted throughout the summer.
Hikes last 1 -1.5 hours
Where: Arctic Valley Alpenglow Ski Area in Chugach State Park, 30 minutes from downtown Anchorage
Directions: Go north on the Glenn Highway. Exit at Arctic Valley. The road winds past the golf course and into the
mountains to the ski area. (1 mile paved, 6 miles gravel)
Hikes begin at the fee kiosk in the upper parking lot. Limited to 25 hikers. A $5.00
parking fee supports the Anchorage Ski Club.
Dress for all weather and wear proper foot gear.

JUNE 21
Outdoor Recreation Skills
(includes ridge hike)
Ranger Leaders:
Adrienne Lindholm and Heather Rice
Outdoor Recreation Planners,Denali National Park and Alaska Regional Office

kid alaska Anchorage Canine Frisbee Championships

June 25 Sunday

1:00pm

Skyhoundz Canine Frisbee Championships

(907) 343-4599

Exciting Paw to Paw Competition on Sunday, June 25, 2006
Families and sports enthusiasts are invited to come and enjoy an exciting afternoon on the Parkstrip and cheer on the most entertaining four-legged athletes in the area. Competition is expected to be ruff this year and there will be a lot of fur flying.

This event takes place at 1:00pm at the Delaney Parkstrip Soccer Field (10th & L Street) east of the Rose Garden

IMPORTANT NOTE:If on June 25, the weather is iffy, call 343-4599 for a pre-recorded message to see if the event is cancelled.

kid alaska Anchorage Dog Show

June 24-25

Saturday/Sunday

Alaska Kennel Club All Breeds Dog Show

Alaska Kennel Club

(907) 346-1849

SHOW HOURS • 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

WILLIAM CHAMBERLAIN EQUESTRIAN CENTER/RUTH ARCAND
3900 Abbott Road • Anchorage, Alaska 99507

THESE SHOWS WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS - UNBENCHED

kid alaska Eagle River Scottish Highland Games

Eagle River

Alaska Scottish Highland Games

Saturday

Jun 24, 2006

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Children's Field Events are at 1pm

Eagle River Lion's Park (mile 1.5 on Eagle River Road).

kid alaska Fairbanks Midnight Sun Baseball Game

June 21 Wednesday Fairbanks

100th Anniversary

Midnight Sun Baseball Game

10:30pm

Growden Park

Semi-professional baseball game featuring Fairbanks’ Alaska Goldpanners.

Early entry pass, allowing entrance at 8pm for good seats (no reserved seating) available on their website. $10

(907) 451-0095 or www.goldpanners.com

kid alaska Anchorage Music in the Park

Music in the Park

Good Dog (Original Alaskan songs for children)

Wednesday, Jun 21, 2006

Noon

Peratrovich Park, 4th Ave & E St.

Presented by: Anchorage Downtown Partnership

kid alaska Fairbanks Young Readers barnes and noble

Barnes and Noble

Young Readers

Wednesday June 21st

1pm and 7pm

Join a storyteller for a book club that includes a reading, a group acticity, and discussion from

A Series of Unfortunate Events

kid alaska Fairbanks Midnight Sun Festival

Midnight Sun Festival

noon to midnight

June 21

downtown Fairbanks

Celebrate endless sunshine and with about 30,000 other people downtown, and enjoy a street fair with games, dunk tanks, kids activities, entertainment and food.

www.downtownfairbanks.com

kid alaska Fairbanks Free Movie

Fairbanks

Goldstream Movie Theater (Airport Way)

Free children's movie

Zanthura

June 21st

Wednesday

10:00am

kid alaska Fairbanks Creamers Field Naturalist Walks

Creamers Field

Nature and History Walks(June 1st - August 31)

Mon/Wed/Friday, 2 - 3 pm

Tuesday/Thursday, 7 - 8 pm

Wednesdays, 9 - 10 am

Trained Naturalists lead 2 hour walks on the trails.
Topics vary depending on the interests of the leaders. No sign up is necessary. Just show up at the appointed time and place to learn about the human history or natural history of the refuge.

All walks start from the Farmhouse or the Trail Head

kid alaska Fairbanks Summer Tours in 3D

Arctic Region Supercomputing Center

University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus

1-2 pm

Wednesdays

June July August

The tour meets at the back loading dock of the rasmuson Library on Tanana Loop. Park in the Taku visitor lot, walk up the hill, take a right at the top and find the first loading dock on the left.

450-8662
info@arcs.edu
www.arcs.org

kid alaska Anchorage Library Magician

6/20/2006

7 p.m.

Anchorage Municipal Libraries is hosting magician Don Russell for children

7 p.m. Tues., June 20

Loussac Library (3600 Denali St.).

This is an event that cooresponds with the city's summer reading program "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales."

343-2840

kid alaska Fairbanks Library Create a Critter

Fairbanks

Noel Wien Library

Create a Critter

Tuesday

June 20th

2:00pm

Create a wild and wacky maintenance-free pet(art supplies provided).
For ages 5 and up (ages 3&4 must be accompained by an adult).
459-1052

kid alaska Fairbanks Beluga Nights

Beluga Nights

Pamyua

June 18th Sunday

6:00pm

UAF Beluga Field (soccer field next to the student rec center)

Free

Pamyua is an Alaska-founded group started 10 years ago as a dream by two brothers to share the anchient stories of their people through music and dance. Stephen and Phillip Blanchett, are of Yupik Inuit and African American decent. Enchanting harmonies, digeridoo, and thunderous rolls of the African djembe cause a rich explosion of culture - Tribal funk and World Music.

Phone: 907-474-7021

kid alaska Fairbanks Father's Day Car Show

Fairbanks

Father's Day Car Show

June 18th

Sourdough Fuel Van Horn and Lathrop

Fifth Annual, open to all makes and models

Door prizes.

Nicole 452-0616 to register a car.

kid alaska Anchorage Father's Day Heritage Center

Anchorage

June 18, 2006 Father's Day

9 a.m. -5pm

Sunday

The Alaska Native Heritage Center (8800 Heritage Center Dr.)

Celebrate Father's Day with Native dancing, games, story telling and more

www.alaskanative.net

kid alaska Soccer World Cup

World Cup 2006

Saturday

June 17th 11:00am ABC television

USA vs. Italy

kid alaska Fairbanks Midnight Sun Run

Fairbanks

Midnight Sun Run 10K

June 17th Saturday

10pm

9:30pm line up behind Start line

Run starts at the UAF Patty Center and ends at Pioneer Park.

Lots of walkers and costumes too!

www.midnightsunrun.org

phone: 907-452-6046

email: tstrle@alaska.com

kid alaska Fairbanks Juneteenth Celebration

Fairbanks

Juneteenth

June 17th Saturday

10am - 4pm

Pioneer Park

Celebrate a national and local tradition in the Golden Heart City. There will be a barbeque, games, and activities.

Sponsored by Nightowl Notes and the Fairbanks Chapter of APRI.

Phone: 907-452-6617

Juneteenth commemorates the freeing of slaves in Galveston, Texas June 19, 1865, marking the end of slavery in America. Because the third Saturday in June falls on the 16th, 17th, 18th or 19th of the month, the celebration has become known as Juneteenth Day.

kid alaska Fairbanks Square Dance

Midnight Sun

Square Dance

June 16th Friday

9:00pm - 12 midnight

Pioneer Park Dance Hall

Admission: $10

Midnight Sun Square Dance with callers and cuers from around the state calling the dance until midnight.

Visitors are welcome to come in and watch or dance! For more info call Jerrie at 488-6681.

kid alaska Anchorage AWAIC Festival

AWAIC FESTIVAL (Anchorage)

June 16th and 17th

10 a.m.

The Abused Women's Aid in Crisis

18th Annual Summer Solstice Festival is scheduled to run 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., June 16-17

Town Square Park (6th and F St.).

The event is a fundraiser for AWAIC and features free admission, food, arts and crafts, live entertainment and kids activities. Volunteers and vendors are still being accepted. www.awaic.org

kid alaska Fairbanks Weekly Concert

WEEKLY CONCERT (Fairbanks)

Thursdays

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There's live music at UAF's Wood Center

noon-2 p.m. every Thursday

as well as an ice cream social.

Bring a lunch or eat at the Food Court. 474-7021

kid alaska Fairbanks Celtic Jam

There's an open Celtic jam session

7-9 p.m.

Every Thursday

Every Thurs. at the Centennial Center for the Arts at Pioneer Park (corner of Airport Way and Peger Rd.).

Musicians, listeners, friends and dancers are all welcome. 978-5879

kid alaska Fairbanks Alaska League Baseball

Fairbanks

Alaska League Baseball

Alaska Goldpanners v. Stockton, California

Growden Memorial Park

7:00pm

June 15th Thursday

admission charged

www.goldpanners.com

kid alaska Fairbanks/Ester Movie Eight Below

The Blue Loon in Ester (2999 Parks Highway)

June 15, 16, and 17th

5:30pm

$5

Movie: Eight Below (pg)

457-5666

kid alaska Fairbanks Concert on the Lawn

Fairbanks

Concert on the Lawn

June 15th Thursday

7:00pm

Outdoor music by the Ninth Army Band

Noel Wien Library (1215 Cowles St)

459-1052

kid alaska Fairbanks Animalantics at the Library

Noel Wien Library

Animalantics Storytime

1:30 p.m.

June 14th, Wednesday

Stories, songs and finger plays for 3 year olds through 2nd grade.

Free.

In the Berry Room Story Area.

Registration is not required. Hearing impaired attendees who need interpreter assistance should contact the Berry Room at least one week before a scheduled program to arrange interpreter service.

The Animalantics Storytime program repeats again on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

This program is offered as part of the public library's Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales Summer Reading Program. Sign-up for the Summer Reading Program is encouraged for all Storytime attendees. You may sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the Berry Room of the Noel Wien Library anytime during the public library's open hours. For more information, you may call the Berry Room at 459-1052.

kid alaska Anchorage Wolf Pups Alaska Zoo

Alaska Zoo

Anchorage

Wolf Pup Viewing

Daily

The pups are now on view at the zoo.

Right now, zoo managers hope to let the public see them twice daily -- from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 3:30 to 4 p.m. usually after they've eaten.

kid alaska Fairbanks Free Movie

Free Kid Movie

Goldstream theater

10am

June 14th

Yours, Mine, and Ours

kid alaska Anchorage Meet Maggie the Elephant

ANIMALS AT NIGHT (Anchorage)

6/13/2006

7 p.m.

Every Tuesday night through the summer, the Alaska Zoo (4731 O'Malley Road) offers education programs at 7 p.m.

This Tues., June 13, meet Maggie the elephant and learn about alpaca shearing. www.alaskazoo.org

kid alaska Fairbanks Kids Cross Country Races

Running

Kids' Cross Country Races

2K or 3K

West Valley High School Trails, start at soccer field

June 13th

6pm

Tracey Martinson907-474-8353

kid alaska Fairbanks Library PJ Storytime

Noel Wien Library (1215 Cowles Street)

PJ Storytime

Tuesday

June 13th

7:15pm

Storytime for 3-10 year olds.

PJ's, slippers, and your favorite stuffed animal are welcome.

In the Berry Room Story Area.

No registration is required.

Free.

Hearing impaired attendees who need interpreter assistance should contact the Berry Room at least one week before a scheduled program to arrange interpreter service. For more information, you may call the Berry Room at 459-1052.

kid alaska Fairbanks Dumbledore's Army

Barnes & Noble

Dumbledore's Army

Discussion

Tuesday

June 13th

7:00pm

Explore and investigate all things wizard and wonderful. Sign up at customer service and transport yourself into the kingdom of Harry Potter and friends.

kid alaska Fairbanks Barnes & Noble Storytime

Barnes & Noble

Weekly Storytime

with Grandpa John

Tuesday = 1:00pm

Join Grandpa John as he entertains young readers with a varied selection of new releases and old-timey favorites.

kid alaska Fairbanks Free Movie

Wallace and Grommit

Free Summer Kids' Movie

Goldstream Theaters Airport Way

10am

Tuesday June 13th

kid alaska Fairbanks Library Petting Zoo

Noel Wien Library Event

Petting Zoo

June 13th 2006 (2:00 pm)

Tuesday

Pet a pig, love a lamb. Here's your chance to enjoy animals that live on a farm. Brought to you by the North Pole 4-H Ptarmigans.

The program takes place on the lawn behind the library (rain or shine).
Registration is not required.
Hearing impaired attendees who need interpreter assistance should contact the Berry Room at least one week before a scheduled program to arrange interpreter service.

This free program is offered as part of the Library's Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales Summer Reading Program. Sign-up in the Summer Reading Program is encouraged for all Petting Zoo attendees. You may sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the Berry Room of the Noel Wien Library.

For more information, you may call the Berry Room at 459-1052.

kid alaska Anchorage Music for Little Ones

Music for Little Ones

Monday

Jun 12, 2006

Noon - 1 p.m.

Peratrovich Park, 4th Avenue & E Street

Presented by: Anchorage Downtown Partnership

Fun summer concert series incorporates music, movement and play designed specifically for preschool aged children and their parents. The performers are Diane McIntyre and Rick Miller of Music a La Carte and The Right Connection.

Phone: (907) 279-5650Visit: www.anchoragedowntown.org

kid alaska Anchorage Learn about birds

Natural History Museum Anchorage

Natural history museum plans program on birds

Learn about birds in their summer homes

10 a.m.-noon

June 12 and 14

Alaska Museum of Natural History, 201 N. Bragaw St.

The program is appropriate for children entering grades 1 through 6. Admission is $3 to $5. (274 2400, www.alaskamuseum.org )

kid alaska Fairbanks Music @ Noon

MUSIC @ NOON (Fairbanks)

Pioneer Park

Every Tuesday & Thursday =====

12 p.m.

Bring your lunch and enjoy a performance from local talent noon-1 p.m.

Timeout @ Noon takes place at the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts at Pioneer Park (corner of Airport Way and Peger Rd.).

456-6485x222

kid alaska Anchorage Icky-ology Imaginarium

Icky-ology

imaginarium anchorage

Monday June 12th ,2006

Noon

Icky-ology!Don't blame the dog! Everyone does it. But why? Learn some interesting and icky stuff about the human body.

kid alaska Fairbanks Family Fun Fest

UAF Museum of the North

8th Annual TOTE Family Fun Fest

June 11, 2006

1-5 pm

Location: University of Alaska Museum of the North

Admission:Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for youth7-17, and free for children 6 and under.

Enjoy hand-on activities and entertainment for kids of all ages under the big top tent.
Museum website
Phone: (907) 474-7505

kid alaska Fairbanks Family Bike Ride

Family Bike Ride Fairbanks

Sunday

June 11th, 2006

Start/Finish: Mt. McKinley Bank (University Branch - University and Airport)

1:15 Registration

1:45 Drawing for Prizes!!

2:00 Start

FREE

kid alaska Fairbanks Mosqito Meander 5Krun/walk

Fairbanks

14th Mosquito Meander

5 K Run & Walk

June 10, 2006
Saturday

10:00 AM
Pioneer Park (Alaskaland), East Gate

Kathi Martinez
907-456-4729

Sabrina Davis
907-456-4729

Sponsored by: Fairbanks Counseling & Adoption, plus others

Flat, loop course on local residential streets & Chena River bike path

Fund raiser: Entry Fee - $8 Child, $12 Adult, $25 Family; classy T-shirts

kid alaska Audubon Walk Anchorage

Audubon Walk Anchorage

6/10/06

8:30am

PPPPPPPP

University Lake – Nesting waterfowl and songbirds- ANCHORAGE
University Lake is an ideal location to observe nesting red-necked grebes. In addition to grebes, waterfowl, gulls, and a variety of songbirds can be observed from the flat, easy trail around the lake. Common and Pacific loons have been observed on University Lake. Meet at the small unpaved parking area on the east side of Bragaw, across from the UAA dorms between Providence and Tudor.

Trip leader will be Anchorage Audubon member Dianne Toebe - 337-0328.

kid alaska Anchorage Family Kite Day

Family Kite Day Anchorage

Sunday, Jun 11, 2006

12 - 5 p.m.

Delaney Park StripPresented by: Anchorage Downtown Partnership

Annual Family Kite Day set at Delaney Park Strip

The 25th annual Family Kite Day is noon-5 p.m. June 11 at the west end of the Delaney Park Strip. There will be entertainment, face painting, Anchorage Critter visits, food booths, vendors and kite-flying workshops.

The event is free.

(279-4386, alaskites.com )

Delaney Park Strip 300 W 9th AveAnchorage, AK 99501

kid alaska Bike racing Youth Series Fairbanks

Fairbanks Cycle Club

Youth Series Race

RACE EVENTS

Race #1: Jeff Studdert Dog Mushing Race Grounds — June 10

Race #2: Birch Hill — July 8

Race #3: West Ridge trails at UAF — August 19

Races start at 11 am, but you must be there for registration and pre-race bike
inspections between 10:00 and 10:45. Registration closes at 10:45

What You Need:
1. Mountain Bike (all events are off-road)
2. Helmetno exceptions; no helmet, no ride!
3. Parent or guardian to sign entry forms
4. Club Membership, required for insurance coverage (you can join
FCC for one day [$5] or the whole year [$30/individual or
$45/family])

For All Elementary and Middle-School Aged Kids
(High schoolers, please see the adult race schedule)

Event locations may be changed due to trail conditions; check the FCC Hotline
(459-8008) for changes
We need volunteersParents, teens, we need coaches and race volunteers;
please help us out; for info call Rick or Laura @ 455-6950
www.fairbankscycleclub.org FCC Hotline 459-8008

kid alaska Youth Training Rides - Biking Fairbanks

Fairbanks Cycle Club

Youth Series

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Training Rides every Monday evening starting
May 29

7–8 pm at Birch Hill X-country trails

Develop skills—climbing, descending,
handling, obstacles, and racing

For All Elementary and Middle-School Aged Kids
(High schoolers, please see the adult race schedule)

kid alaska Fairbanks Kid's Play - FLOT Jr.

June 9th

Friday

6:30pm

Fairbanks Light Opera Jr. hosts summer programs for kids. This is the final performace of one of their camps.

FLOT Jr.

Pirates of Penzance
It shows this Friday, 6:30 p.m. at Hunter School.

Address
1630 Gillam WayFairbanks, AK 99701

It is free.

They are the 11-14 year olds.

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO THE FLOT JR. PERFORMANCES. A SMALL DONATION WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY WELCOMED.

kid alaska Anchorage Alaska Oceans Festival

4th Annual Alaska Oceans Festival

The 4th annual Alaska Oceans Festival will be held on Saturday June 10, 2006 and is a marine conservation event developed to celebrate all things ocean. This year’s event parallels World Ocean Day – held on June 8th - reminding us that we are all connected by our oceans, despite distance, proximity and political borders.

The primary focus of the festival is to educate the public and raise awareness about the importance of healthy oceans and to celebrate the bounty of Alaska's many marine resources. With nearly half of the total state population living in Anchorage, the festival presents a unique opportunity to bring Alaskans together to celebrate the uniqueness of our oceans and the significance they have in our lives.

Musicians, speakers, artists, and ocean conservation groups converge in beautiful downtown Anchorage to spend a day celebrating our Alaskan connections to the ocean. Thousands of grateful Alaskans flock to enjoy the arrival of the music, education, art and summer sun. Food vendors, a beer garden, the Seafood Olympics, a foot race, and the “Bucking Salmon” name just a few of the numerous activities that annual draw in attendees to make the Alaska Oceans Festival one of Anchorage’s favorite summer events not to be missed.

Kid events they've had in the past:
Seafood Olympics
Run for the Waves 5K
Marine Treasure Hunt
Kayaking Demo Pool
Kid's ocean sing along
Marine touch tanks
Marine mammal rescue races
Fish art projects
Face painting
Interactive biology lessons and other activities

Location:
Delaney Park Strip300 West Ninth Ave, Anchorage
F.Y.I. This grassy, garden strip (11 blocks long, two miles in circumference and one block wide) was designed as a fire protection strip for the downtown district. Later, it acted as a landing strip for the city. Now, it is a recreational area with eight tennis courts, space for flying kites, ball fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, a skating rink, a steam engine and a Veteran's Memorial. Named for the 1929 Anchorage mayor, James Delaney, it hosts several festivals each year.

kid alaska Fairbanks Exhibition Tennis

Fairbanks Tennis Association SPECIAL EVENT

EXHIBITION TENNIS

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Utah State (Aggies), Division One Players: Fairbanks homegrown LUKAS BOUTON and team mate JASON TRASK will be on court

Place: Dan Ramras Community Tennis Courts

Date: June 10, Saturday

Time: 3-5 pm

This is an invitation to Fairbanks tennis enthusiasts to watch some great tennis between these two BIG HITTERS in an exhibition match. But before that, you can get on court and play some warm up games with them. Then later, CHALLENGE Lukas and Jason to a doubles match!!Coach Cathy Thomas will be the Master of Ceremony.

kid alaska Fairbanks Summer Folk Fest

Saturday

June 10th

Fairbanks Summer Folk Fest

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20th Annual Festival
Moose Creek Pavilion Pioneer Park

1pm- 10pm

Featuring lots of bands!!

The show will begin at 1 p.m. at the Pioneer Park Moose Creek Pavilion, and will rapidly rotate through dozens of performers. Each gets a 15 to 20 minute session to show off their musical skills, ranging from traditional folk to jazz standards.For the second year, there will also be a second stage, with longer, more relaxed performances from 2 to 5 p.m. That stage will host bagpipe music, songs for kids and the UAF Steel Drum Band.

Schedule:
www.acousticadventures.com

kid alaska Soccer World Cup

Soccer

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World Cup

I had to include this posting for all the soccer fans in Alaska, me being one of them!!
We've waited four years, but June 9th is the opening match:

Germany v. Costa Rica 7:55am Alaska time ESPN2

U.S.A.'s first appearance (vs. Czech Republic) is June 12th at 7:55am ESPN2

July 9th is the Final Championship game.

ESPN2 is showing a lot of games, as is ESPN, and ABC. I won't usually promote watching television on this site, but this is an amazing experience your kids should watch if they enjoy playing soccer.

2006 World Cup television schedule

kid alaska Fairbanks Library Event 3yr old-2nd gr.

Library Event!!

Fairbanks Noel Wien Library

June 9th 2006

Animalantics Storytime 1:30 p.m.

Stories, songs and finger plays for 3 year olds through 2nd grade.

Free.

In the Berry Room Story Area. Registration is not required.

Hearing impaired attendees who need interpreter assistance should contact the Berry Room at least one week before a scheduled program to arrange interpreter service. The Animalantics Storytime program is a repeat of the Animalantics Storytime on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. This program is offered as part of the public library's Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales Summer Reading Program. Sign-up for the Summer Reading Program is encouraged for all Storytime attendees. You may sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the Berry Room of the Noel Wien Library anytime during the public library's open hours. For more information, you may call the Berry Room at 459-1052.

kid alaska Fairbanks Library Event 7th - 12th Grade

Library Activity!!

Fairbanks Noel Wien LIbrary
Young Adult Program - Service Dogs (Berry Room)
June 8th 2006 (2:00 pm)

As part of the Creature Feature Young Adult Summer Reading Program, the library sponsors three special programs just for 7th to 12 graders on select Thursdays in June and July.

Meet KZ, a young service dog in training and his handlers, Hannah and Deb Beck. Learn what it takes to prepare young adogs for a life of service. The program takes place in the Noel Wien Library Auditorium.

Registration is not required.

Hearing impaired attendees who need interpreter assistance should contact the Berry Room at least one week before a scheduled program to arrange interpreter service. This program is offered as part of the public library's Summer Reading Program. Sign-up in the Summer Reading Program is encouraged for all Service Dogs program attendees. You may sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the Berry Room of the Noel Wien Library. For more information, you may call the Berry Room at 459-1052.

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PARTY and SQUARE DANCE!

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On Wednesday, June 7th

6-9 pm

There will be a Square Dance associated with the Bluegrass Camp for Kids.
This is open to the public(all ages), and will be held at the Ken Kunkel Community Center,Goldstream Valley.

Old Time string band Hog Heaven (band members this time around are Tom Hart, Sherri Hadley, Kate Bull,and Pete Bowers)will play and Paula Brink-Hart will be the caller. Instruction will be given in Appalachian - style dancing;

No experience is necessary.

BBQ food will be available, but bring potluck food if you are so inspired.

There will quite likely be some outdoors jamming going on also. The square dance is hosted by the Goldstream Lions, Fairbanks Folk Fest andBearfoot Bluegrass Camps for Kids. For further information, contact Pete Bowers at 455-6528 or pbowers@gci.net

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Wednesday

June 7, 2006

9:00am

Creamer's Field

Bird Walk with Mark Ross

Join naturalist Mark Ross with ADF&G for a short stroll around Creamer's Refuge to look and listen for birds. Meet at the farmhouse near the big barn. Donations are appreciated and will go to the Far North Birdathon (a fundraiser to support ABO and Arctic Audubon). For more information call Mark at 459-7301.

kid alaska Fairbanks Barnes & Noble Young Readers

Barnes & Noble

421 Mehar Avenue(near Pet Co and Lowe's)

Barnes & Noble Jr.

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Wednesday

June 7th, 2006

1pm & 7pm

Young Readers

Join our storytellers for a book club that includes a reading, a group activity, and discussion from Magic Tree House and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

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Barnes & Noble Fairbanks Events

421 Mehar Avenue (near Pet Co and Lowe's)

Barnes & Noble, Jr.

Every Monday at 1pm and 7pm

Weekly Storytime

Join storytellers Julie, John, Annie, and Therese for fun storytelling, songs, and crafts.

Ages 2-10. Stories will encompass works by Marc Brown, Kevin Henkes, and Alyssa Satin Capucilli.

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Every Tuesday at 1pm

Every Thursday at 11am

Weekly Storytime

Join Grandpa John as he entertains young readers with a varied selection of new releases and old-time favorites.

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Eagle River Nature Center Hikes

Visiting Alaska for the first time? Uncomfortable hiking on your own in the backcountry? This is the perfect hike for you, plus it’s free! Each summer, June through August, the Nature Center offers daily guided nature walks (Monday –Friday) by their naturalist docents. Just register at the front desk 10 minutes prior to the hike. A minimum of 3 participants will be required for the walk.

Nature Walks on the Rodak Trail
When? June 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006
Monday through Friday, 11am-12:30pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Length: 1 mile on unpaved trail (sturdy walking shoes recommended)
Bring: camera, binoculars, water bottle, and be ready to learn and explore.

Directions to the Eagle River Nature Center
From Anchorage (from south):
Take the Glenn Highway North to the Eagle River Loop Road Exit. When you exit, you will immediately come to a traffic light. Continue on straight, cross the bridge and go straight through one more light. At the third traffic light, you have reached the Eagle River Road. Make a right on to Eagle River Road and follow the road to the end, 12 miles into the valley. The Nature Center is at the end of the road.
From Wasilla/ Palmer (from north):
Take the Glenn Highway South to the second Eagle River Exit (the first one is called the North Eagle River Access. The second one is called Eagle River Road). When you exit, make a left and go over the highway. You will immediately come to a traffic light. This road is called Eagle River Road. Make a right and follow the road to the end, 12 miles into the valley. The Nature Center is at the end of the road.

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Fairbanks Dog Park

A fun place for dogs and kids to hang out this summer!!

There is currently a Temporary Dog Park while funds are being raised for the permanent location.

Where: 2nd Avenue next to Curling Club

Directions: From Airport Way, turn onto Wilbur. When you get to the
Carlson Center (2nd Ave), turn right. Dog Park is on the left between
the Curling Club and the Riverfront Theatre. Look for small signs.
Parking is in the back.

kid alaska Fairbanks Tennis Tourney

Attention all levels of junior and adult tennis players:Come join FTA at the annual Ivory Jacks Midnight Sun Singles tournament!

This year's sponsors are Ivory Jacks and Dasani Water.

All levels of tennis players are invited to participate, and show Fairbanks how important tennis is to our community.

The executive board for the USTA Pacific Northwest Section will be here for the tournament.

When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (June 16, 17, 18)

Where: Dan Ramras Community Tennis Courts

Where are the courts?
The Dan Ramras Community Tennis Courts, are located on Schiable St, behind the Mary Siah Rec. Center. and across from Lathrop High School, off Airport Way.

This a USTA Pacific Northwest sanctioned tournament.

Registration deadline online: June 10, 2006, at midnight

Registration forms also available at Mary Siah or from FTA instructors.

Drop off at FTA drop box in Mary Siah Recreation Center by 7:00 p.m. on June 9, 2006

Registration forms will also be available soon on www.fairbankstennis.org and can be printed and mailed or taken to the FTA drop box.

Questions: e-mail Oscar Calvillo at rcalvillo@gci.net